Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.
Product description
Niacin Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 90 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191(U.T. of D & NH), INDIA, NDC 47335-539-81.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #s: DNE0771A Exp. 06/30/2025; DNE0857A, DNE0959A Exp. 07/31/2025.
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0270-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- Jan 18, 2024
- FDA report date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Quantity
- 15,768 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0270-2024, exactly as published.
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- City
- Princeton
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Completed
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 93820
- Address
- 2 Independence Way
- Code information
- Lot #s: DNE0771A Exp. 06/30/2025; DNE0857A, DNE0959A Exp. 07/31/2025.
- Postal code
- 08540-6620
- Report date
- Jan 31, 2024
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0270-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
- Product quantity
- 15,768 bottles
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Niacin Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, Rx Only, 90 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191(U.T. of D & NH), INDIA, NDC 47335-539-81.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 18, 2024
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 25, 2024